OpenAI, the parent company behind ChatGPT, announced on Tuesday that it would offer up to $20,000 to users reporting vulnerabilities in its artificial intelligence systems.

OpenAI Bug Bounty program, which was launched on Tuesday, will offer rewards to people based on the severity of the bugs they report, with rewards starting from $200  per vulnerability.

Technology companies often use bug bounty programs to encourage programmers and ethical hackers to report bugs in their software systems.

According to details on Bugcrowd, OpenAI has invited researchers to review certain functionality of ChatGPT and the framework of how OpenAI systems communicate and share data with third-party applications.

The program does not include incorrect or malicious content produced by OpenAI systems.

The move comes days after ChatGPT was banned in Italy for a suspected breach of privacy rules, prompting regulators in other European countries to study generative AI services more closely.

Microsoft Corp-backed OpenAI’s ChatGPT, which has taken the world by storm since its launch in November, has wowed some users with quick responses to questions and caused distress for others with inaccuracies.

What is Bugcrowd

Bugcrowd is a cybersecurity platform that connects businesses with a global network of security researchers and ethical hackers. 

The platform offers a wide range of services designed to help businesses identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities in their digital assets, such as websites, applications, and networks.

Bugcrowd’s main service is its crowdsourced security testing program, which allows businesses to leverage the skills and expertise of a global community of vetted security researchers to identify and report vulnerabilities in their digital assets. Through this program, businesses can access a wide range of testing options, from simple vulnerability scans to comprehensive penetration testing and red team engagements.